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ST55 VMJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,651 mi
Last recorded81,651 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 VMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal antislip damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2019 68,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,239 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,935 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 54,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 48,894 miles

offside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 23 May 2016 48,894 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm end (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 38,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,968 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 38,968 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 36,705 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 36,705 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,982 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,982 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,510 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 18,181 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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ST55 VMJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST55 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST55 VMJ registered?

ST55 VMJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 2006.

Is ST55 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 VMJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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